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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Cigarette Lighter on 1stDibs
1960s Modernist Teak Cigarette Lighter BV Norway
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Decorative Table Cigarette Lighter Teakwood BV NORWAY
Stamped by maker
3 diameter x 4.5 tall
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Teak
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
In the Form of a smoking Gentleman.
Hat Hinges
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Alfred Dunhill Silver Plated Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Alfred Dunhill Silver Plated Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box, and leather soft case
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
1940s Art Deco Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Aluminum Block Lift Arm Side Wheel Cigarette Lighter
2.13 x 1 W x .63
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
$95 Sale Price
45% Off
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully Serviced
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
$958 Sale Price / set
20% Off